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A person who keeps or breeds birds as a hobby or business. Occasionally also: a person with an interest in wild birds, a birdwatcher.
the fancy: collect. for those who ‘fancy’ a particular amusement or pursuit. gen., as applied to bird-, book-fanciers, etc.